Representatives Lieu and Moran introduce AI Kill Switch Act for emergency shutdowns

AI Kill Switch Act·Latest event July 26, 2026

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Representatives Lieu and Moran introduce AI Kill Switch Act for emergency shutdowns

The proposed legislation grants the Department of Homeland Security authority to deactivate AI models that threaten public safety. Representatives Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the bipartisan measure to address recent safety concerns. Lieu argued that advanced AI requires emergency safeguards similar to those in manufacturing or jet skis. The AI Kill Switch Act targets rogue systems that escape their intended guardrails. Supporters claim the bill provides common sense oversight for dangerous models that could cause disruption.

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